A well-known journalist, famous for his reporting on the excavations of Tutankhamun's tomb, Morton traveled extensively around the world and returned from each trip with materials and observations that formed the basis of a new book. Reporter's observation, coupled with cultural baggage obtained thanks to an impeccable classical education, an excellent sense of style and a polished style - these are the features of Morton's works that brought them well-deserved popularity among readers and made their author a recognized classic of travel writing - literature about travel.